Thank you emoji
There is no single thank-you emoji, so people use ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ฅน ๐ซถ. Copy them here and see which one fits the situation.
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Which emoji say thank you
There is no single thank-you character, so people combine a handful of emoji that carry gratitude. ๐ (folded hands) is the most common and the most versatile: thanks, please, appreciation. ๐ adds warmth. ๐ (bouquet) is a gift of thanks. ๐ฅน (face holding back tears) is โIโm touchedโ. ๐ซถ (heart hands) is โappreciate youโ. โค๏ธ and ๐ round it out for closer relationships and celebrations.
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| folded handsU+1F64F | Thank you, appreciation, please | Reads as prayer to some; see the pray emoji guide | |
| smiling face with smiling eyesU+1F60A | Warm, sincere thanks | The safest with anyone | |
| bouquetU+1F490 | A thank-you gift | Slightly formal; good for messages to hosts | |
| face holding back tearsU+1F979 | Touched, โthis means so muchโ | Newer; may not render | |
| heart handsU+1FAF6 | โAppreciate youโ | See the heart hands guide | |
| red heartU+2764 U+FE0F | Heartfelt thanks | Romantic in some contexts โ see the heart emoji guide | |
| raising handsU+1F64C | Grateful celebration | See the hands up guide |
Thank you, by recipient
| Who | What works | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Boss or client | ๐ or ๐, one emoji only | Thanks for the quick turnaround ๐ |
| Colleague | ๐, ๐ or ๐ซถ | Lifesaver ๐ thank you |
| Friend | โค๏ธ, ๐ซถ, ๐ฅน, ๐ | You didnโt have to ๐ฅน thank you |
| Host or gift-giver | ๐ or ๐๐ | Thank you for a lovely evening ๐ |
| Group / followers | ๐๐ซถ or ๐๐ | Thank you all for the birthday messages ๐ |
Two or three emoji at most; a row of hearts starts to look like a signature rather than gratitude.
Thank you emoji on Slack
In Slack and other team chat apps, emoji reactions are a fast way to acknowledge a message. To say thanks, many people react with ๐ or ๐, or simply ๐ for a quick acknowledgment. These work the same way as in any other context: folded hands for sincere thanks, a smile for warmth, and a thumbs up for an informal โgot it, thanksโ. For a direct message, you can also type the emoji inline; Slack will display it wherever text appears. Avoid using โค๏ธ in professional channels unless the team culture allows it โ a simple ๐ is usually the safest choice.
Other quick ways to say thanks: ๐ and ๐ค
Apart from folded hands, a thumbs up ๐ is a casual โthanksโ or โokayโ. It is less emotional than ๐ but works well for quick acknowledgments in texting or workplace chat, especially when the sender has already thanked you in words. The hugging face ๐ค adds a warm, affectionate tone and is best for close friends or family; it can also add a sense of appreciation or comfort. Both are clear enough in context, but if you want an unambiguous thank you, ๐ remains the standard. If there is any chance your ๐ could be read as โacknowledgedโ rather than โthank youโ, add a short word like โthanksโ alongside it.
Chat examples
Real messages with ๐, and a reply that fits.
thank you for everything ๐
any time ๐
flowers arrived, thank you ๐
glad you like them
๐๐ youโre the best
๐ซถ
Questions people ask
Is there a thank you emoji?
Not one dedicated character. ๐ is the closest and most used; ๐, ๐, ๐ฅน and ๐ซถ are the usual companions.
Is ๐ thank you or prayer?
Both, and the Unicode name is folded hands. In most everyday messages it is read as thanks or please.
What emoji says thank you professionally?
๐ or ๐, used once. Avoid hearts and kisses in professional messages.
Where can I find thank you emoji images?
Emojis are not images. You can copy the character itself (for example, ๐) and paste it where you like; it will render as text.
Is there a free thank you emoji I can use?
Yes, all emojis are free to use as text characters. You can copy ๐ from your deviceโs emoji keyboard or from any text source at no cost; no purchase or license is needed.
What is the thank you emoji meme?
In memes, ๐ is often used sarcastically or playfully to express gratitude, sometimes paired with phrases like โthoughts and prayersโ. It can also show exaggerated thanks for a small favor, for comedic effect.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
